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“Wipe out”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Wipe out”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Thursday, December 18, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

Hints first

Letters 5
First letter E
Last letter E
E ? ? ? E

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

E R A S E

The answer to “Wipe out” is ERASE

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Dec 18, 2025

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 3 60% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Wipe out” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Thursday, December 18, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is ERASE — a 5-letter word that begins with E and ends with E.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer ERASE

ERASE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Wipe chalk from” May 19, 2026 “Wipe clean” Apr 19, 2026 “Wipe from a whiteboard” Apr 7, 2026 “Eradicate” Apr 5, 2026 “Remove pencil marks” Feb 8, 2026 “Leave no trace of” Nov 9, 2025 “Wipe clean” Oct 19, 2025 “Wipe clean” Oct 8, 2025 “Eradicate” Sep 28, 2025 “Leave no trace of” Sep 19, 2025 “Remove pencil marks” Sep 10, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Wipe out”

What is the answer to “Wipe out” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is ERASE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Thursday, December 18, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Wipe out”?

The answer ERASE contains 5 letters.

Was “Wipe out” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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